| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | administration | a government’s time in power |
| 2. | aftermath | the time after an event |
| 3. | afterword | a concluding section |
| 4. | age | a period in history |
| 5. | allocation | time set aside |
| 6. | allotment | an assigned time amount |
| 7. | boom | a period of rapid growth |
| 8. | bout | a short spell of activity |
| 9. | break | a short rest period |
| 10. | breather | a short rest |
| 11. | build-up | the time before a climax |
| 12. | century | a hundred-year period |
| 13. | chapter | a distinct part of events |
| 14. | climax | the most intense point |
| 15. | close | the ending phase |
| 16. | closure | the ending stage |
| 17. | conclusion | the final part |
| 18. | crescendo | a rising peak point |
| 19. | cycle | a recurring time span |
| 20. | day | a 24-hour period |
| 21. | decade | a ten-year period |
| 22. | delay | a postponement period |
| 23. | denouement | the final resolution phase |
| 24. | downturn | a period of decline |
| 25. | duration | the length of time |
| 26. | end | the final part |
| 27. | ending | the concluding part |
| 28. | epilogue | a concluding part |
| 29. | epoch | a particular time in history |
| 30. | era | a long, notable time |
| 31. | extension | added time beyond a limit |
| 32. | finale | the last part |
| 33. | finish | the end point |
| 34. | fixed term | a set length of time |
| 35. | follow-up | the time after initial action |
| 36. | formative years | early influential time |
| 37. | gap | a break in continuity |
| 38. | glory days | a past best period |
| 39. | golden age | a flourishing period |
| 40. | halcyon days | a calm, happy period |
| 41. | halt | a stop for a time |
| 42. | heyday | the peak time |
| 43. | hiatus | a gap or break |
| 44. | high point | the best moment |
| 45. | hour | a set time period |
| 46. | interlude | a break between parts |
| 47. | interval | time between two points |
| 48. | last | the final stage |
| 49. | lead-up | the time before an event |
| 50. | length of time | a duration |
| 51. | letup | a temporary easing period |
| 52. | limited time | a restricted time span |
| 53. | long spell | a long period |
| 54. | lull | a temporary quiet period |
| 55. | midcourse | the middle stage |
| 56. | middle | the central part |
| 57. | midpoint | the middle point |
| 58. | millennium | a thousand-year period |
| 59. | minute | a short time period |
| 60. | moment | a very brief time |
| 61. | month | a calendar period |
| 62. | overtime | extra time beyond normal |
| 63. | passage | the passing of time |
| 64. | pause | a brief stop |
| 65. | peak | the highest point in time |
| 66. | phase | a distinct stage in time |
| 67. | postponement | a delay to a later time |
| 68. | prime | the best period |
| 69. | quarter | a three-month business period |
| 70. | recess | a break period |
| 71. | reprieve | a temporary relief period |
| 72. | respite | a short rest period |
| 73. | rest | a period of relaxation |
| 74. | round | one stage in a series |
| 75. | run | a continuous stretch of time |
| 76. | season | a time of year |
| 77. | semester | a half-year school term |
| 78. | shift | a work period |
| 79. | slot | an allotted time period |
| 80. | span | a length of time |
| 81. | stage | a step in a process |
| 82. | stint | a fixed period of work |
| 83. | stretch | a continuous span of time |
| 84. | tenure | time spent in a role |
| 85. | term | a fixed length of time |
| 86. | time | a measurable span of duration |
| 87. | timeframe | the time span involved |
| 88. | timespan | a span of time |
| 89. | tour | a period of duty |
| 90. | trimester | a three-month term |
| 91. | turn | a time to act |
| 92. | upswing | a period of improvement |
| 93. | watch | a duty period |
| 94. | watershed | a decisive turning point |
| 95. | week | a seven-day period |
| 96. | while | a short time span |
| 97. | window | an available time span |
| 98. | wrap-up | the concluding part |
| 99. | year | a 12-month period |
| 100. | zenith | the highest point reached |